my greatest surprise

you are the biggest surprise of my life.

you surprised the heck out of me when i discovered i was ten weeks pregnant with you.

you surprised me when you decided to arrive 5 weeks early.

you surprised me when you become crawled at 5 months.

you surprised me when you gave yourself a concussion at 16 months.

you surprised me when – after we had you tested because of speech delay – you suddenly broke out in full sentences.

you constantly surprise me with your reasoning, which seems flawless to you, but is actually remarkably hilarious.

you surprise me with you goofy sense of humor.

you surprise me by climbing into our bed without our even noticing it until morning.

you surprise me with your sweetness.

you surprise me with your courage, just when i'm sure you will chicken out, you make yourself do something that frightens you.

you surprise me with your thoughtfulness, with your fierce protection of your siblings and your faith.

you are my greatest surprise.
i love you.